Archive for October, 2006

14th of October, 2006

Arnold Palmer, The King, ends golf career

Posted by mulligan in at 6:20 pm | Permanent Link

No more. It’s all over. After dunking two balls into the water on the 4th hole at a Champions tour event, 77 year old Arnold Palmer decided it was finally over. He told his playing partners Lee Trevino and John Mahaffey to stop keeping his score. …

14th of October, 2006

Video of the amazing Tiger Woods on The Ellen Degeneres show — wow!

Posted by mulligan in at 2:38 pm | Permanent Link

On Thursday, The Golf Blog blogged this story involving the accuracy skills challenge between Tiger Woods and Ellen Degeneres. Now, here’s the video compliments of the Ellen Degeneres show (thanks Pablo!). It’s almost as if Tiger Woods is shooting bb’…

13th of October, 2006

Natalie Gulbis plays Xbox game on Friday the 13th, so can you

Posted by allCarry in at 11:56 am | Permanent Link

If you are into the Xbox car racing game
Burnout Revenge
, you can race against Natalie Gulbis on the Internet this Friday, the 13th, at 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. (ET).
The Xbox Live Game with Fame program gives Xbox Live subscribers the unique opportunit…

12th of October, 2006

Natalie Gulbis and Paula Creamer wear the exact same outfit

Posted by mulligan in at 7:55 pm | Permanent Link

You know it’s a weird day when you get onto the 1st tee and your playing partner is wearing the exact same outfit as you. That’s what happened to Natalie Gulbis and Paula Creamer, both of whom are sponsored by Adidas/Taylor Made. From a distance it …

12th of October, 2006

Michelle Wie has a new putter and caddie

Posted by mulligan in at 7:51 pm | Permanent Link

Michelle Wie has a new putter, switching to a smaller head in the style of Tiger’s putter (although not sure what kind it is). Wie also has a new caddie on the bag this week. Photo is here. It’s back to Fanny Sunesson (Faldo’s old caddie) for the secon…

11th of October, 2006

Hank Haney is a smart man

Posted by JFB in at 3:15 pm | Permanent Link

Coach says Woods can get better- Reuters telephone interview with Hank HaneySuch was today’s sports headline in CHINAdaily about how Hank Haney says Wood’s is close, but not there just yet.For those of you that spend more time watching LonelyGirl on Yo…

6th of October, 2006

The art of being in the zone

Posted by JFB in at 6:11 pm | Permanent Link

How many times have we heard an interview with a golfer after a profound performance say that they were in the zone? 99% of the time the athlete never credits his equipment…”well, you know Curtis, I just thought my golf bag did an outstanding job for…

5th of October, 2006

Casey stays hot at Dunhill Links

Posted by External in at 1:47 pm | Permanent Link

Visit ESPN.com for the complete story.

5th of October, 2006

The Texas Golf Blog :: El Paso’s Eschenbrenner Headed to the Hall of Fame

Posted by Sports Blogs :: Golf Daily Entries in at 10:56 am | Permanent Link

Last year, Bill Eschenbrenner, PGA Master Professional at El Paso’s Lone Star Country Club, was named PGA Professional of the Year.

This year, he’s going one step farther. Eschenbrenner has been elected to the PGA Golf Professional Hall Of Fame in a class of seven inductees that includes Jack Nicklaus. The inductees will be honored in a ceremony, Friday, Dec. 8, in conjunction with the 10th PGA

5th of October, 2006

Natalie Gulbis back in action after illness

Posted by mulligan in at 10:15 am | Permanent Link

Natalie Gulbis is back in action in Mexico for the Corona LPGA. Natalie writes in her journal:
I haven’t competed in three weeks so I am really excited to start the event on Thursday. I withdrew from the last event which was very difficult since it i…